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WARRANTIES

  • Defined as promises written into a construction/engineering contract that the work will be free from major defects for a certain time.

  • A warranty is a written statement that guarantees the good condition of a product, stating the maker is responsible for repairing or replacing the product.

TYPES OF WARRANTY

  1. Implied Warranty

    • A presumed assurance in product sales.

    • A guarantee not explicitly written down or spoken.

    • Includes the following sub-types:

      • Warranty of Merchantability

      • Warranty of Fitness For A Particular Purpose

      • Warranty of Title

      • Warranty of Habitability

  2. Extended Warranty

    • Also known as a service agreement.

    • Covers costs for certain repairs after the standard factory warranty expires.

    • Sometimes referred to as a